Deputy Digital Editor Good Housekeeping (Creative Design)
Deputy Digital Editor Overview (Why This Role?)
Good Housekeeping is seeking a strategic Deputy Digital Editor to help shape the daily editorial lineup, optimize content performance, and grow the brand's digital presence. This role is key to expanding our reach and engaging millions of readers with smart, service-driven lifestyle journalism.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world—and together, we are shaping what's next.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)- Spearhead the daily editorial lineup in partnership with the Digital Director, publishing 10+ stories each day.
- Act as the point person for Google Discover strategy, collaborating with editors and the audience development team to drive growth from search and establish new content beats.
- Assign and edit stories across multiple lifestyle categories, ensuring accuracy, quality, and alignment with brand voice.
- Monitor online conversations around core topics to pitch timely and engaging story ideas for staffers and freelancers.
- Track analytics daily, using insights from tools like Google Analytics and Parsely to inform editorial decisions and grow traffic, subscribers, engagement, and affiliate revenue.
- Manage and mentor freelancers and staff contributors to uphold editorial standards and meet deadlines.
- Occasionally work evenings or weekends as part of the editorial cycle.
- This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule (3 days per week in office).
- 7+ years of experience writing and editing in digital media.
- Strong service-journalism sensibility with excellent line-editing and packaging skills.
- Proven track record of growing traffic and audience engagement.
- Experience managing freelancers and staff writers.
- Deep understanding of performance metrics and the ability to translate insights into strategy.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
- Passion for digital storytelling, especially within women's lifestyle content.
- Collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented mindset.
- Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
- Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
- Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
- Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
- Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
- Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary for this role is between $83,000 - $106,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
